Electric Vehicle Benefits
Survey Reveals: Are EVs a Sign of a Recession Resilient Fleet?
The case for Electric Vehicles (EVs) often revolves around environmental impact. But a new survey by Samsara reveals that the efficiency and cost savings benefits of EVs are larger drivers of adoption—and that EV owners feel better prepared to weather today’s uncertain economic climate.
32% of fleet managers say fleets will be one quarter electric within 5 years, 50% say in 10
Economic uncertainty felt by all, but EV owners feel more prepared
Fleet managers who feel prepared to weather a recession
To drive EV adoption, industry must focus on cost savings and efficiency, not just environmental impact
What would enourage an organization to purchase EVs?
How can fleet owners make the case for EVs?
Power of data transparency
92% of fleet managers say their confidence in running their fleet is directly related to how much information they can monitor across all their vehicles
5 top needs to go electric
Data analysis on fleet suitability for EVs
Identifying suitable charging station network providers and chargers
Custom materials to drive internal leadership support for Evs
EV model recommendations based on fleet management data
One on one consultation / coaching on how to get started with EVs
Fleets agree: now is the time to invest in improvements
88% of fleet managers agree that now is the time to invest in efficiency improvements, ahead of a possible recession
Drivers may benefit from the cost savings EVs provide
More than half (53%) of fleets would use cost savings from EVs to increase driver wages
Samsara’s “The Power of Data Transparency: Electric Vehicles” survey was conducted by Wakefield Research in March 2020 among 300 Fleet Managers in the United States
The data and visuals from Samsara help us make a more educated decision when it comes to fleet electrification.
SANDY LEONARD
Program Manager, Fleet Services, City of Fort Lauderdale
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